Ingredients

1/2 pound cleaned , cooked crawfish tail meat
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1/2 pound cooked small shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup peeled , seeded , and diced cucumber
1 cup diced jicama
1 jalapeno chile pepper , seeded and minced
salt to taste
1 large avocado , diced
Crawfish, Crab, and Shrimp Ceviche is a popular seafood dish commonly eaten in Central America, Mexico, and South America. It is a type of seafood salad or marinated seafood that uses a citrus-based mixture to "cook" the raw fish and shellfish. It is typically a light and zesty dish that is perfect for summer weather. This dish has a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors thanks to the lime juice and ketchup mixture that serves as its marinade. It is also easy to prepare on a hot day without using your oven or stove, which adds to its convenience.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the cooked crawfish, jumbo lump crabmeat, and cooked small shrimp.
2.In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ketchup, hot sauce, and olive oil.
3.Pour the lime juice mixture over the seafood and mix well.
4.Add the chopped cilantro, diced red onion, peeled and seeded diced cucumber, diced jicama, and seeded and minced jalapeno chile pepper. Salt to taste and mix gently.
5.Chill the ceviche in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6.When you are ready to serve, top with diced avocado and enjoy!

PROS

This cepiche is a light, flavorful and refreshing dish that is perfect for warm weather.
The combination of crawfish, crab and shrimp give it a unique seafood flavor.
The addition of avocado provides a nutrient-rich topping that complements the dish well.

CONS

Ceviche is not always recommended for people who have sensitive stomachs or digestive issues.
The acidity of the lime juice used to “cook” the seafood can be hard on some gastric systems.
Additionally, people with seafood allergies should avoid this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Crawfish, Crab and Shrimp Ceviche dish is a low-fat, low-calorie and high-protein dish. The seafood in the dish adds great health benefits including a rich source of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation and promote good health. The cucumber in the dish is a nutritiously rich vegetable which is great for hydration and detoxifying the body. Finally, the diced avocado brings its own health benefits as a nutrient-rich topping that serves as a good source of healthy fats and fiber.

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